Fytosid

Fytosid Description

etoposide

Manufacturer:

Fresenius Kabi

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Full Prescribing Info
Description
Each mL contains Etoposide 20.0 mg in a sterile non aqueous vehicle.
FYTOSID (Etoposide) is a semisynthetic derivative of podophyllotoxin used in the treatment of wide variety of neoplasms. Etoposide is a white crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in methanol and chloroform, slightly soluble in ethanol and very slightly soluble in water or ethyl ether.
Chemical name is 4-demethylepipodophyllotoxin 9-[4,6-O-(R)-ethylidene-β-D-glu-copyranoside].
Chemical formula is C29H32O13.
Molecular weight: 588.6.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: This product contains polysorbate 80 and benzyl alcohol (see Use in Children under Precautions).
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